Whether you are looking for support, advice on how to help a loved one in need, or simply seeking inspiration, we invite you to read our blog and explore all JFS Rochester has to offer.
Over half of Rochester-area renters are paying more than 30% of their income on housing, a figure that is unsustainable and a barrier to individuals’ ability to save and build generational wealth. But while the demand for affordable housing options is rising, faith organizations that could provide the solution are being restricted.
Have you ever felt like life just happens to you? Like no matter what you do, things seem to spiral out of your control? Or, on the flip side, do you believe that if you just try hard enough, you can shape your future exactly the way you want? Understanding this can make a big difference in how you approach challenges, stress, and even your happiness.
JFS Rochester’s work supporting our community’s Holocaust survivors is featured in a new University of Rochester article, highlighting how students use their Russian language skills to connect with and assist survivors in our community. Through this partnership, students engage directly with survivors, helping to preserve their stories, reduce isolation, and provide vital support.
For Holocaust survivors, life after unimaginable trauma has meant carrying both memories and resilience forward. Their journey, however, has shaped more than their own lives—it has profoundly impacted their children, the second generation, who bear a unique legacy. JFS is committed to supporting both Holocaust survivors and their adult children, who face unique, often invisible challenges as inheritors of their parents’ trauma.
Have you ever found yourself agreeing to something, only regretting it moments later? The urge to please or avoid conflict can lead to cycles of stress, resentment, and burnout. Setting boundaries isn’t about closing people off; it’s about creating a healthy space for ourselves to thrive.
May the coming year bring peace, renewal, and hope for you, your loved ones, and communities near and far. From all of us at JFS, we wish you a year filled with blessings and the strength to continue making a meaningful difference.
In the heart of our vibrant community here in Rochester lies a struggle that affects thousands of families every day: food insecurity. Read more for three actionable steps you can take to combat food insecurity and build a more resilient community for all.
Across the nation, place-based interventions have gained traction as a promising approach to human services. Research indicates that such initiatives not only improve access to support and resources but also foster social cohesion, reduce disparities, and enhance overall community well-being.
Social isolation and loneliness have a serious impact on people’s longevity, physical and mental health, and quality of life. Aging care experts at JFS Rochester offer ways for older adults to combat social isolation and make meaningful connections.